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Tin ceilings hover above the weathered plaster and brick walls of Two Olives Café, whose rustic, old-world character is bolstered by exposed ventilation pipes that run the length of the room. The founder of the café, Tricia Henderson, designed the room to reflect the history of the area, mounting black-and-white photographs to offer guests a more explicit glimpse into the past.
In the kitchen, fresh chicken salad is laced with apples, grapes, and almonds, giving it a sweet, tart crunch that makes it the most popular sandwich on the menu and the expected winner of next year's prom court. Ham, salami, and olive salad stack the muffaletta sandwich, and housemade chipotle dressing adds a subtle smokiness to the otherwise classic caesar salad.

At Harry Bear's, chefs hand-shape Black Angus beef into thick burgers, grill them to order, and slather them with homemade hickory sauce. For dessert, they dunk plump peach slices into the deep fryer, and then sprinkle the crispy crescents with cinnamon and sugar. Harry Bear?s matches these quintessentially American dishes with an equally patriotic dining room?blue walls sport stenciled stars, as well as vintage Coca Cola signs, teddy bears, and a collection of baseball memorabilia. Dining companions can also turn their attention toward flat-screen TVs if games of napkin peekaboo lose their appeal.

All Royal Bavaria's unfiltered beers are brewed by guidelines of German purity law, which means they can use only four ingredients: hops, malt, yeast, and their own well water. Owned by Andy Gmeiner, a chef and restaurateur from Munich, the microbrewery sits on a 5.5-acre property. The central building is fashioned in the image of a 5,000-square-foot Bavarian farmhouse, complete with an enormous gabled roof, a 175-person outdoor beer garden, and guard rails to prevent polka dancers from flying out of control. As cool steins click to punctuate songs and toasts, traditional German dishes such as wiener schnitzel, sauerbraten, and bratwurst unfurl banners of steam against the wood-paneled walls and vaulted ceiling.
The dining room, which is reminiscent of a rural bed and breakfast, is lined with antique knickknacks, pans, and deer antlers. Large picture windows offer patrons a view of the brewery, where copper tanks mash and ferment Royal's six house-made beers. While noshing on a handcrafted sausage, revelers sway to sounds of occasional live entertainment or purchase beer by the half-barrel, hand-squeezed from the folds of the finest accordions.

Louie's Grill and Bar is serving up American favorites with a tasty tweak.
Foods low in fat are not on hand here, though, so get ready to loosen your belt buckle.
Louie's Grill and Bar also operates a bar, so a round of drinks with dinner is not out of the question.
Unwind on a budget, and enjoy happy hour's low-cost beers and simple eats.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the beautiful weather during your meal at Louie's Grill and Bar.
Score quick and easy seating for groups of any size at Louie's Grill and Bar.
You'll want to save quiet conversations for another spot, though — the restaurant can get noisy.
If crowds aren't your thing, it's best to visit Louie's Grill and Bar during the slower weekday hours.
Diners who appreciate a no-frills environment come to Louie's Grill and Bar in jeans and a hoodie.
For those in a hurry, the restaurant lets you take your meal or snack to go.
Louie's Grill and Bar is located near a parking lot, which many diners take advantage of.
Frugal foodies will especially love the prices at Louie's Grill and Bar, with a meal typically hovering under the $15 mark.

When Neil and Sommer Buss traveled to Italy, they discovered something that had been missing from their lives: gelato. Problem is, they couldn't imagine going back to ice cream and couldn't find any gelato in their hometown. So, they started experimenting in their home kitchen and worked with a master gelato maker in Italy to recreate that sensational flavor of artisanal gelato, eventually founding Il Dolce Gelato. Now, the current owners of the gelateria, Jon and Esther Rehbein, share that authentic flavor with people from around the area, carrying on the tradition the Busses began. Traditional gelato is creamier than ice cream, because it has less air whipped into it. With that creaminess comes an intense flavor, including the more than 200 rotating flavors Il Dolce serves, such as limone, stracciatella, and no-bake cookie. To give yourself a truly Italian experience, pair your gelato with an espresso for a blend of sweet and bitter tastes or try it out as a hip, new pizza topping.

Known for its mouthwatering sauce, Earl's Rib Palace — a laid-back barbecue joint nestled in Moore's Moore area — is home to smoked meat and savory sides.
Come prepared to feast at Earl's Rib Palace — with no low-fat options, any diets will need to be put aside for the moment.
Save money on a sitter — kids are welcome to join the table at Earl's Rib Palace.
No need to be formal, business casual will pass.
If time is of the essence, Earl's Rib Palace's take-out option may be a better fit.
It's time to gather up the party people. Serve them great food from Earl's Rib Palace.
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You'll typically spend about $30 per person to dine at Earl's Rib Palace, so plan your budget accordingly.
Stop by for three square meals a day — Earl's Rib Palace serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.